@MissHannah100 Thank-you for asking. I'm honored. A tutorial might take more time than I have these days; however, tell me a couple of things: do you read music and what is your playing level?
Beautifully played, and arranged. But sadly its Scottish NOT Irish. They would steal the shirt from your back and give you a smile along the way,and then charge you for it. LOL
@CosmoMusic2000 There are no tabs as far as I know. You'll have to read the music. As far as walking you through it, what exactly do you need? I don't do tabs but I can certainly answer any questions that you may have.
I wish all of you would just get over it. What you hear is a wonderful arrangement of the piece by Scott Tennant. Praise him for the arrangement and give me some credit for not doing too badly with it. Try enjoying the music.
Beautiful arrangement! One of my favorite songs... and you did a great job. 5 stars and favorite! Thank you so much for sharing this piece of art with the world!
I just ordered the sheet music for the Scott Tennant transcription and am waiting for it to be delivered. Sounds like it's in drop 'D' tuning - great job by the way and quite correct, it is a splendid arrangement (and by an American - wonder how that will all fit into the equation! LOL). Thanks for making me aware of this transcription.
A fellow named Ed Gerhard plays a beautiful rendition of this song. If you've never heard of him, please check him out as he's a stunning player. He plays/arranges traditional songs as well as some amazing orginals.
It's a Scottish traditional song, but it was not written by the (great) Corries. Francis McPeake did nothing but stealing it, just the way the 1910's tango musicians would steal the 19th century's anonymous tango pieces. And STOP quoting wikipedia please!!!
its a scottish song wrote by the corries. since when did the irish say lassie. oh and tht was its original name ' will you go lassie go' so u irish can stop trying to steal our songs, stick with westlife and boyzone :)
Francis McPeake (an Irishman) recorded it. But all you have to do is read the lyrics to "The Braes of Balquhidder" by Robert Tannahill (a Scotsman) and you know where McPeake got it from.
The classical trnscription being superbly played here is from an American classical guitarist Scott Tennant and is listed as a Traditional Scottish song
@eddiemckeon based on a scottish song with modern words written in the 1950s which were based on the original scottish lyrics. The tune is not irish trad If you're correct danny boy is an English song and we had better give back Rackish paddy to the scots. Now, it's well known that Rakish Paddy comes from Scotland, the Scottish original being called Cabar Feidh (the Deer's Horns)
brilliant guitarin my friend, however is an irish tune which was written by an irish man called william mcpeak, who was born and raised in county antrim. .just to give u a bit of backgroung knowledge bt the song. but top class playing
I appreciate the info! I verified it as well. Now my question is... why have the Scots (especially the Nationalists) taken so to heart as one of their's? Check out "caleyali"'s comment a few pages back.
"Now my question is... why have the Scots (especially the Nationalists) taken so to heart as one of their's?"
Because the original lyrics were written (& published) in 1807 by Robert Tannahill and called "Braes of Balquhidder". This is what McPeake disgracefully plagiarized and didn't credit! Just google "McPeake versus Tannahill" and it will take you to Tannahill's original lyrics! There can be no doubt.
That and "lassie" is entirely Scots word. The Irish never use it!
Nice. I wanted to find Tennants arrangement for Farewell to Stromness. I can't seem to locate it. I play in a quartet at a local college. Any suggestions. Thank Kenny
Thanks! I can't give you an "official" grade for this but I am an mid-intermediate level player. There are a couple of difficult stretches in this piece but not too bad. I would say that it is slightly less difficult than Canarios and more difficult than Pavanas (Sanz) if I were to make a comparison.
Hey Richard, greetings from Tucson Arizona. I'm old friends with one of your teachers (or perhaps former teachers) that would be the last name of Hill? We met at a David Russell concert here in '06. Good to hear you play! I play this song too - love it.
Hi! Yes, I am still studying with Rick. In fact, for the past year I have been giving him and Maya Spanish lessons in return for the guitar lessons. If you'll check my MySpace site (under profespanol) you can see a picture of me and David Russell after the concert. What a great concert and wonderful performer!
Thanks for writing. I'm hoping to put another video of Wild Mountain Thyme up with fewer errors and better tone. I'm getting better all the time!
It is a Kenny Hill (Signature Edition). You can check it out by Googling the name. It's a double-top with Indian Rosewood b/s. It's loud with powerful basses and I love it. There's a couple more pics of it on the myspace site. Search on profespanol if you're interested.
Hey, that's great! It's nice to be able to give good advice and have people follow it. GSP is a great source. Put a video up when you have it. I'm going to re-record again soon and hopefully take the little mistakes out. If you'd like to hear Scott Tennant playing it, send me a private message.
Sorry, ffoknep... there's no tab as far as I know. It's funny, but reading tab drives me nuts...perhaps the same way you feel about standard notation?
This is beautifully played! I like that bassrun at the beginning! In our version I play slightly different harmonies, but yours make more sense. I'll work on it!
The sheet music is available at GSP music. It's the number one source for good guitar music. Just Google it. It's based in San Francisco. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm very lucky to own a Kenny Hill Signature Series double-top (cedar on top with spruce underneath). This is the model with the Indian Rosewood b/s. There's more info on his website, if you're intereted. It's a much better guitar than I am a player!
This is really good:] could you do a tutorial? Im planning to play it for my papa, its his favourite and hes in hospital"/
MissHannah100 4 months ago
@MissHannah100 Thank-you for asking. I'm honored. A tutorial might take more time than I have these days; however, tell me a couple of things: do you read music and what is your playing level?
rvltch 4 months ago
@rvltch i can read tab, as i play bass aswell, and ive played for a few years, x
MissHannah100 2 months ago
i feel it bro
guitarfella1973 7 months ago
Beautifully played, and arranged. But sadly its Scottish NOT Irish. They would steal the shirt from your back and give you a smile along the way,and then charge you for it. LOL
powergene1 10 months ago
I tried to pull up Scott's tabs but was unable to do. Can you walk me through it? Your playing sounds nice!
CosmoMusic2000 10 months ago
@CosmoMusic2000 There are no tabs as far as I know. You'll have to read the music. As far as walking you through it, what exactly do you need? I don't do tabs but I can certainly answer any questions that you may have.
rvltch 10 months ago
Very nice, best one on here yet.
ironhead215 11 months ago
Great job, and a beautiful arrangement. Keep it up. I love this song, and your's is one of the finest renditions out there.
BlindTriker 11 months ago
This song represents the BROTHERHOOD between Ireland and Scotland.
Now gobshites who are complaining about its' origins kindly feck off.
Primordialfan1 11 months ago
Beautiful!
bobthepirate 1 year ago
I love this song and you just played so beautiful - i jut can say thank you.
IrishForestWhistle 1 year ago
I've been working on this song for months and still can't play it as well as you can. Bravo!
tigerhamilton2 1 year ago
Very nice. I love this version.
Kenoryn 1 year ago
Kudos to Scott for the arrangement, and major credit to you for doing a great job with it! :)
RFeynman 1 year ago
Good job there fella , quality playing
howdofolks 1 year ago
LOL! A+ for trying to straddle the controversy and for the rendition! Made me smile on both parts!
jayrbee60 1 year ago
Very nice performance. Thanks for sharing it.
RFeynman 2 years ago
Great performance. I like checking in on this video every now and then. Thanks!
Mod74 2 years ago
Stunning.
dreadedjollyroger 2 years ago
Beautiful!!!
mondrago77 2 years ago
I wish all of you would just get over it. What you hear is a wonderful arrangement of the piece by Scott Tennant. Praise him for the arrangement and give me some credit for not doing too badly with it. Try enjoying the music.
rvltch 2 years ago
Beautiful arrangement! One of my favorite songs... and you did a great job. 5 stars and favorite! Thank you so much for sharing this piece of art with the world!
Eisenmond 2 years ago
I just ordered the sheet music for the Scott Tennant transcription and am waiting for it to be delivered. Sounds like it's in drop 'D' tuning - great job by the way and quite correct, it is a splendid arrangement (and by an American - wonder how that will all fit into the equation! LOL). Thanks for making me aware of this transcription.
CgyScot 2 years ago
A fellow named Ed Gerhard plays a beautiful rendition of this song. If you've never heard of him, please check him out as he's a stunning player. He plays/arranges traditional songs as well as some amazing orginals.
beeroosterm 2 years ago
@rvltch Agreed. You Tube is a forum to view variations and interpretation. Your interpretation is beautiful and appreciated.
tremoloheart 1 year ago
It's a Scottish traditional song, but it was not written by the (great) Corries. Francis McPeake did nothing but stealing it, just the way the 1910's tango musicians would steal the 19th century's anonymous tango pieces. And STOP quoting wikipedia please!!!
DiegoElArbol 2 years ago
The Corries actually do the McPeake arrangement but I agree, the McPeakes definitely did some borrowing.
CgyScot 2 years ago
bullshit McPeake wrote it the way it is most commonly known and loved.
casperld 2 years ago
i like it. i'll call it "song"
burn1980 2 years ago
its a scottish song wrote by the corries. since when did the irish say lassie. oh and tht was its original name ' will you go lassie go' so u irish can stop trying to steal our songs, stick with westlife and boyzone :)
BNMorrison 2 years ago
"its a scottish song wrote by the corries"
Ay carumba!
Tyrannocaster 2 years ago 2
It is from 1957, written by an irishman.
NoirMusic 2 years ago
Beautiful...Simple and naive but makes my heart warm...Tears welled up into my eyes....Thank you, Arigatoo...
clamchowdercrayfish 3 years ago
Francis McPeake (an Irishman) recorded it. But all you have to do is read the lyrics to "The Braes of Balquhidder" by Robert Tannahill (a Scotsman) and you know where McPeake got it from.
The classical trnscription being superbly played here is from an American classical guitarist Scott Tennant and is listed as a Traditional Scottish song
CgyScot 3 years ago
Nice!!
fwad23 3 years ago
nice played
OprechteKoelan 3 years ago
its an irish song!!!!! not cottish. written in belfast!
eddiemckeon 3 years ago
O.K... I get it. It's Irish! Now, calm down and go have a pint.
rvltch 3 years ago
Ummmm... no.
NoirMusic 2 years ago
scottish, by the corries.
BNMorrison 2 years ago
Actually, there was life before the Corries. Music, too.
Tyrannocaster 2 years ago 2
@eddiemckeon based on a scottish song with modern words written in the 1950s which were based on the original scottish lyrics. The tune is not irish trad If you're correct danny boy is an English song and we had better give back Rackish paddy to the scots. Now, it's well known that Rakish Paddy comes from Scotland, the Scottish original being called Cabar Feidh (the Deer's Horns)
seonidh 1 year ago
brilliant guitarin my friend, however is an irish tune which was written by an irish man called william mcpeak, who was born and raised in county antrim. .just to give u a bit of backgroung knowledge bt the song. but top class playing
cult54 3 years ago
I appreciate the info! I verified it as well. Now my question is... why have the Scots (especially the Nationalists) taken so to heart as one of their's? Check out "caleyali"'s comment a few pages back.
rvltch 3 years ago
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@rvltch
"Now my question is... why have the Scots (especially the Nationalists) taken so to heart as one of their's?"
Because the original lyrics were written (& published) in 1807 by Robert Tannahill and called "Braes of Balquhidder". This is what McPeake disgracefully plagiarized and didn't credit! Just google "McPeake versus Tannahill" and it will take you to Tannahill's original lyrics! There can be no doubt.
That and "lassie" is entirely Scots word. The Irish never use it!
DonegalRaymie201 1 year ago
@rvltch because it is scottish never mind these taige cunts gettin too high on there own supply
gazmacfc 1 year ago
Excellent interpretation!
brother1ray 3 years ago
Wonderful piece played from the heart
5 stars to you my 6 strings friend
LocoPCtheoneandonly 3 years ago
Great...
nicktgr15 3 years ago
Nice. I wanted to find Tennants arrangement for Farewell to Stromness. I can't seem to locate it. I play in a quartet at a local college. Any suggestions. Thank Kenny
Dealz342 4 years ago
impressive!
deepee1111 4 years ago
please someone post some tabs of this. Or help me out telling me where I could find some. Thank you
GALANDETELENOVELA 4 years ago
Wow, nice!! Would really like to learn this, but do you know roughly what grade/difficulty level this is at?
PenguinGuitarist 4 years ago
Thanks! I can't give you an "official" grade for this but I am an mid-intermediate level player. There are a couple of difficult stretches in this piece but not too bad. I would say that it is slightly less difficult than Canarios and more difficult than Pavanas (Sanz) if I were to make a comparison.
rvltch 4 years ago
Absolutely wonderful
nutbein 4 years ago
fucking ownage
SteveFeces 4 years ago
Thank-you. I guess... ?
Richard L
rvltch 4 years ago
I know it is good to be able to read standard notation. But I have learned to read tabs, and I would love the person you could post tabs of this song
carl0289 4 years ago
Very nice!
That's one more song I would like to play. :-)
staham 4 years ago
Hey Richard, greetings from Tucson Arizona. I'm old friends with one of your teachers (or perhaps former teachers) that would be the last name of Hill? We met at a David Russell concert here in '06. Good to hear you play! I play this song too - love it.
dustinjonesguitar 4 years ago
Hi! Yes, I am still studying with Rick. In fact, for the past year I have been giving him and Maya Spanish lessons in return for the guitar lessons. If you'll check my MySpace site (under profespanol) you can see a picture of me and David Russell after the concert. What a great concert and wonderful performer!
Thanks for writing. I'm hoping to put another video of Wild Mountain Thyme up with fewer errors and better tone. I'm getting better all the time!
Richard L
rvltch 4 years ago
Thanks for this very nice video. What guitar is that?
winterports 4 years ago
You're welcome and thank-you!
It is a Kenny Hill (Signature Edition). You can check it out by Googling the name. It's a double-top with Indian Rosewood b/s. It's loud with powerful basses and I love it. There's a couple more pics of it on the myspace site. Search on profespanol if you're interested.
Richard L
rvltch 4 years ago
This is my favorite one, along with Etude 6. keep it up Senor Lawhead
stefansd 4 years ago
Careful Stefan! You just might end up as "teacher's pet"! lol
Thanks so much for your kind comment!
Señor L
rvltch 4 years ago
I'm watching this on Scottish election night, praying for a nationalist victory. Tear in my eye. Thank you so much.
caleyali 4 years ago
Hi rvltch, I bought the sheetmusic at gspguitar, and am now practising. Thanks for your beautiful performance of this piece!
Daan01 5 years ago
Hey, that's great! It's nice to be able to give good advice and have people follow it. GSP is a great source. Put a video up when you have it. I'm going to re-record again soon and hopefully take the little mistakes out. If you'd like to hear Scott Tennant playing it, send me a private message.
Richard L
rvltch 5 years ago
rvitch - beautiful piece. Question, does the GSP sheet music include tabulature? thanks
ffoknep 4 years ago
Sorry, ffoknep... there's no tab as far as I know. It's funny, but reading tab drives me nuts...perhaps the same way you feel about standard notation?
rvltch 4 years ago
This is beautifully played! I like that bassrun at the beginning! In our version I play slightly different harmonies, but yours make more sense. I'll work on it!
Thanks!
meymic18 5 years ago
Very nice. I love this piece.
I'm currently working on it.
bemmmmmmm 5 years ago
i really enjoyed this!
eternitydoor 5 years ago
Rvitch, where did you get the sheet music? What is the name of that book?
Daan01 5 years ago
The sheet music is available at GSP music. It's the number one source for good guitar music. Just Google it. It's based in San Francisco. Hope this helps.
rvltch 5 years ago
Hi rvitch I like your version,smooth! the guitar sounds delightful,what is it? Paul
lakinkash 5 years ago
Thanks for the kind words. I'm very lucky to own a Kenny Hill Signature Series double-top (cedar on top with spruce underneath). This is the model with the Indian Rosewood b/s. There's more info on his website, if you're intereted. It's a much better guitar than I am a player!
rvltch 5 years ago
maybe just maybe a little more legato and slower... but what a tune this is! A tune to be loved and played for a lifetime. I love this tune!!
jimmyp37 5 years ago
Nice arrangement. Have u got the tabs for this?
peacefrog1916 5 years ago
Thanks! No, I'm sorry, it's sheet music only.
Richard L
rvltch 5 years ago
Nice playing, man.
where'd you get the sheet music of this? I saw scott tennant in my copy of "pumping nylon" and was utterly amazed by his playing...
Lahed92801 5 years ago
classical guitarists don't use tabs. remember that! ;-)
Lahed92801 5 years ago